Xiang Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy

A native of China, Dr. Chen has taught philosophy at Zhongshan University in Canton, China and at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His specialties include the philosophy and history of science and Oriental philosophy. He has written numerous articles for academic journals on these and other philosophy-related topics. He teaches courses in the philosophy of science, logic, technology and values, bioethics and contemporary philosophy.

Philosophy of Science

Cognitive Studies of Science

History of Science

Ph.D., Science and Technology Studies (Specializing in Philosophy of Science), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, May 1992.

M.S., Science and Technology Studies(Specializing in Philosophy of Science), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, October 1988.

M.A., Philosophy and History of Science, Department of Philosophy, Zhongshan University, January 1985.